Southern California Library Literacy Network

Monday, May 12, 2014

Children's Book Week: May 12-18

Children’s Book Week

"Cover to Cover, Coast to Coast"

May 12-18, 2014 -- the 95th anniversary!

Established in 1919, Children's Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, commemorative events are held nationwide at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes -- wherever young readers and books connect!

Children's Book Week is administered by Every Child A Reader, a 501(c)(3) literacy organization dedicated to instilling a lifelong love of reading in children. The Children's Book Council, the national non-profit trade association for children's book publishers, is an anchor sponsor.

In 2008, the Children's Choice Book Awards Program was created to provide young readers with an opportunity to voice their opinions about the books being written for them and to develop a reading list that will motivate children to read more and cultivate a life-long love of reading. Winners are announced live during Children's Book Week at the Children's Choice Book Awards Gala, the Academy Awards of children's literature. This year, voting from March 25 -- May 12.

Friday, May 9, 2014

Los Angeles Public Library: It's a Match

It’s a Match Part 1

LAPL Adult Literacy Services

READ Newsletter: Spring 2014

Carol’s Story By Tutor Carol Camus-Niwa

I love working with Maria, because she’s a lot like me! She’s always on time, does all her homework, and is very smart and ambitious. She’s the “supermom” with two children still living at home, (one with special needs), who makes sure her kids are being properly tended to at school and at home, and for that she needs the poise of being able to speak and write confidently and correctly to administrators, teachers and therapists.

After retiring from teaching English as a Second Language in adult school, I spent most of my leisure time reading, which I’ve always loved, riding bicycles, hiking, and having lunch with my “old-lady” friends; but teaching was always a pleasure for me, never seemed like work. I found out about the literacy program at a library one day and, as they say, the rest is history. The books we are given to work within the literacy program put a lot of emphasis on grammar and syntax for native speakers, but Maria is not a native speaker, so we supplement our materials with “ESL” books, which break things down into past, present and future . . .

Maria’s Story By Learner Maria Anguiano

One thing I like about my class is that we meet at a convenient time, when my children are at school. My teacher has a lot of patience with me, because there are many things I don’t understand. I have learned a lot in the last nine months since we started working together. When I read to my kids, my pronunciation is better and I understand the stories I read to them because I understand some of the ways that indicate past, present and future. I can recognize more words now. READ MORE !

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

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Monday, May 5, 2014

Redlands Library - Literacy FUNraiser: May 8

Redlands Adult Literacy Fundraiser

May 8, 2014

Pump Boys and Dinettes

The Redlands Adult Literacy Program will hold a fundraiser at the Footlighters Theater, located at 1810 Barton Road, Redlands. The evening will begin with a wine and appetizer reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the play “Pump Boys and Dinettes” at 8:00 p.m. The ticket purchase of $25 includes an opportunity to win door prizes. Please invite your friends and join us for a fun evening that supports adult literacy in our community!

Checks to purchase tickets should be made payable to the Friends of A. K. Smiley Public Library, with a memo reference of Footlighters. Purchase tickets at or send check with return address, to: Redlands Adult Literacy Program, A. K. Smiley Public Library, 125 West Vine St. Redlands, CA 92373.

Questions? Please call 909.798.7565, ext. 4138 or email: literacy@akspl.org.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Inland Empire Latino Book & Family Festival

Inland Empire Latino Book & Family Festival

May 3 • 10:00am - 5:00pm • FREE Admission

California State University, San Bernardino

Cal State San Bernardino and the John M. Pfau Library’s Latino Literacy Now project, will host the 2nd annual Edward James Olmos LatinoBook and Family Festival on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The festival, which includes workshops, storytelling, meeting book authors and other activities, will be held at the Santos Manuel Student Union’s Events Center and Lobby.

The public is invited to this free full day of food and entertainment, which includes free parking in Lots D and E. Performances will start at 11 a.m., with Multicultural Music Tree, by Jose Ledesma. Maribel Puentes, Danza Azteca Tlazolteoti and Ballet Folclorico Tierra de Mi Padre. These are just a few of the amazing performances that will be staged at the second annual event.